Amish Crusty Bread
This is a golden brown amazing loaf of bread that is easy to make but full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups very warm water (but not boiling)·
- ¼ cup organic Maine maple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil·
- 6 cups white flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the maple syrup with the warm water, and then stir in yeast.Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
- Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on slightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well-oiled bowl, and turndough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk,about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes; then divide in half. Shape into loaves,and place into two well-oiled 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
- Remove loaves from pans and place on cooling rack. Cool thoroughly before slicing